The Western Producer
Homegrown sunflower genetics out for tender
The Manitoba Crop Alliance’s confection sunflower breeding program has yielded its first registered hybrids.
The hybrids, MCA-359239 and MCA-359306, have been officially registered with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. On Oct. 15, the alliance put licences for the varieties out to tender.
“This is a made-in-Manitoba success story and it’s an exciting time for our program,” said...
November 7, 2024